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How to get fromNorthgate to Federal Wayby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Northgate to Federal Way by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Northgate to Federal Way Downtowntram tram 1 Line
    1h 11m
    $3

  2. Bus, line 578 bus

    1. Take the bus from Aurora Ave N & N 115th St to 3rd Ave & Cherry Stbus bus E Line
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & James St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus bus 578 / ...
    1h 16m
    $6

  3. Drive  29.9 mi

    1. Drive from Northgate to Federal Waycar car 29.9 mi
    36 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northgate to Federal Waytaxi taxi 29.9 mi
    36 min
    $100–120

Northgate to Federal Way by tram

Calendar834Weekly Trams
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Northgate, WA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Northgate to Federal Way Downtown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aurora Ave N & N 115th St to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via 3rd Ave & Cherry St and 2nd Ave & James St in around 1h 16m.

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